Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Forest Hill Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Hill Elementary School serves the southern part of Forest Hill, LA, covering an area of approximately 105.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Hill Junior High School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Forest Hill Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hill Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hill Junior High School's ranking?
Forest Hill Junior High School is ranked #394 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Forest Hill Junior High School often compared to?
Forest Hill Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carter C. Raymond Junior High School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Forest Hill Junior High School?
496 students attend Forest Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Forest Hill Junior High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hill Junior High School?
Forest Hill Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Hill Junior High School offer ?
Forest Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hill Junior High School part of?
Forest Hill Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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